Böhm's Flycatcher
NameBöhm's Flycatcher
Common NameBöhm's Flycatcher
Scientific NameMuscicapa boehmi
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-grey, with faint streaking on the crown and mantle. The underparts are whitish to pale buff, heavily marked with dark brown streaking on the breast and flanks, creating a somewhat scaly appearance. It has a dark eye and a small, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are generally quiet and unobtrusive, consisting of soft 'tsip' or 'tseet' notes, sometimes a short, simple song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and southern Africa, including parts of Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab brownish-grey plumage, Heavily streaked whitish underparts, Upright flycatcher posture, Active insectivorous foraging
Description
Böhm's Flycatcher is a small, drab Old World flycatcher characterized by its brownish-grey upperparts and heavily streaked whitish underparts. It is an active insectivore, typically found in woodlands and savannas where it sallies from perches to catch prey.
